A Scottish Hogmanay in The Highlands

For those of you not from Scottish origin Hogmanay is the Scots word for the last day of the year and is synonymous with the celebration of the New Year in a very special Scottish way. There really is nowhere quite like Scotland and the spirit of Scottish people who celebrate New Year in true party style where no-one is a stranger.

Historically, Christmas was not observed as a festival and Hogmanay was the more traditional celebration in Scotland. 'The Bells' is the expression used commonly is Scotland referring to the midnight hour when New Year's Eve becomes New Year's Day.

Robert Burns has now become synonymous with New Year due to his song' 'Auld Lang Syne' which is belted out all over Scotland at the stroke of midnight, but in many English-speaking countries.

Even the Guinness Book of World Records lists 'Auld Lang Syne' as one of the most frequently sung songs in English. The song is sung or played in many movies, from 'It's a Wonderful Life' to 'When Harry Met Sally’ taking Robert Burns all over the world.